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Have You Visited Surva Festival in January?

Have You Visited Surva Festival in January?

od Reneta OLS Community Manager -
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Dear community,


Last week I published an article about a Bulgarian festival "Surva" that takes place every 13-14 of January for centuries.

Read the article here.

The "Surva" festival includes masquerade games (something like Halloween, but much more ancient), which exist even today in several settlements in the Pernik region, located near the capital Sofia.

Surva Festival

Source: Canva

Is there anyone here, who has heard of this festival, or even had the chance to travel to Pernik region this or any other year?


Share your experience with us! Any photos, videos, and stories are more than welcome!

Reneta, OLS Community Manager – Bulgarian